Empire Lake Fishing Dock & Gangway Fabrication

The State of Oregon is seeking a qualified vendor to fabricate a fishing dock and gangway for Empire Lake through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) process. The procurement specifically requires the fabrication of one 28-foot by 8-foot fishing dock with a handrail and one 35-foot long gangway with a shore mount. Detailed specifications are provided in the attached technical documents, including "28 ft x 8 ft Fishing Dock.pdf" and "35ft Lightweight Gangway 11x17.pdf". Interested bidders must complete and submit several required documents, including the Bid Cover Sheet, Bid Submittal Form, and Reference Check forms. The solicitation was posted on May 30, 2025, with a bid submission deadline of June 17, 2025. Potential bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, provide references, demonstrate business responsibility, and potentially contribute to disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) goals.

The procurement includes specific requirements for disadvantaged business participation, as evidenced by the attached "Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan" document. Vendors will need to complete a responsibility inquiry and may be required to demonstrate their commitment to DBE principles. The contract appears to be structured as a services agreement, with a sample contract provided in the ITB documents. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided information, the technical complexity of fabricating specialized marine infrastructure suggests this could be a moderate-value contract. Potential bidders should carefully review all attached documents, including the Sample Contract for Services, to fully understand the scope, requirements, and potential contractual obligations. Interested vendors must ensure they can meet the technical specifications for the dock and gangway, provide comprehensive references, and comply with all submission requirements outlined in the ITB documentation.